Turning point in the making: Project 412 rolls out

 A first glimpse of Project 412’s super-sized scale.

Following Royal Huisman’s announcement for its new XXL commission in May last year, the shipyard team will be turning the main part of the Trident series hull number 2 at its Vollenhove facility.  

A hallmark moment in any superyacht build, the hull turning reveals the true scale of Project 412 and marks the transition from primary structure to the next phases of outfitting and systems integration. She will be a super-sized 81m / 266ft sailing yacht. The aluminum hull construction features a distinctive chine from bow to stern. Created for a true sailing experience and world cruising, the contemporary flybridge schooner will be equipped with a state-of-the-art carbon rig supplied by Rondal, combining performance with sail-handling comfort and innovation. 

Project 412 is part of Royal Huisman’s successful Trident 810 series. It builds on a proven architectural platform, benefiting from the confidence that comes with an already engineered foundation. Having the original delivered in 2020 and the second one under construction, owners benefit both from a reliable, short project lead time: the opportunity to personalize and realize a fully bespoke superyacht, delivered in just three years. 

Peter Naeyé, CEO of Royal Huisman, comments: “Project 412 reflects the deep trust we value so highly from our clients, especially when an owner returns to build upon the proven architecture of Royal Huisman’s flybridge schooner. I am proud of our great team, who made this turning point possible within just ten months. We are looking forward to today’s important milestone as we bring her one major step closer to the water.”

UPDATE:

Upright and underway

Royal Huisman has successfully turned the hull of Project 412 at its Vollenhove shipyard. The operation brings a defining build milestone to completion and offers a clear sense of the yacht’s remarkable volume and proportions, now fully visible in her upright position. With the hull turning complete, the team will proceed with the next stages of build, developing onboard systems and outfitting. The bow section, which is currently nearing completion in Hall 3, will be attached to the main part in a few days. 

Vollenhove, the Netherlands: home to the world’s finest superyacht building

Peter Naeyé adds: “The hull turning is always a proud moment, because you see the result of thousands of hours of craftsmanship in its full presence. With Project 412, we are again pushing the boundaries of true sailing at superyacht scale, and we are excited to see this fine second edition of the Trident series progress to the integration and finishing phases that define the Royal Huisman experience.”

UPDATE:

31 March - Connecting the dots

Today, Project 412 takes its next major step forward as the bow section is joined to the main hull. With these primary structures brought together, the yacht’s full scale and elegant profile become even more apparent, while the build continues into the next phases of integration, outfitting and finishing.

Timelapse video of the hull turning and joining of the bow section

The full press release including editor's notes can be found here (opens a new tab).

Trident 810 series 

Royal Huisman's 81m / 266ft flybridge schooner is ready to build:

• Proven naval architecture and Royal Huisman’s in-house engineering ensuring fully redundant and reliable systems with peak shaving technology
• Effortless sail handling through a smart three-mast rig 
• Tailored personalization to reflect the owner’s individual vision and lifestyle
• Efficient construction timeline — a full custom yacht delivered within just three years
• Turnkey solution blending the reliability of proven design with complete creative freedom
• Global exploration capability designed for world circumnavigation in the most environmentally responsible way

More information: royalhuisman.com/trident810